Luganda - Uganda
A borrowed calabash must return clean (Luganda seed expression 10)
A borrowed calabash must return clean
Borrowed things should be respected and returned well.
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Wolof - Senegal
Two eyes see more than one (Wolof seed expression 16)
Two eyes see more than one
Shared observation improves judgment.
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The empty granary speaks loudly at night
Neglect becomes painful when need arises.
Open idiomUkrainian - Ukraine
The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first (Ukrainian seed expression 28)
The loudest rooster does not always see dawn first
Confidence is not the same as wisdom.
Open idiomLuganda - Uganda
The tree that gives shade is remembered in dry season (Luganda seed expression 11)
The tree that gives shade is remembered in dry season
Good deeds are valued most during hardship.
Open idiomWolof - Senegal
A cracked pot still carries water carefully (Wolof seed expression 17)
A cracked pot still carries water carefully
Imperfect people or tools can still be useful.
Open idiomEnglish - United Kingdom
A sharp axe still needs a steady arm
Skill must be guided by discipline.
Open idiomUkrainian - Ukraine
The hand that plants millet trusts tomorrow (Ukrainian seed expression 29)
The hand that plants millet trusts tomorrow
Work done today shows faith in the future.
Open idiomLuganda - Uganda
A goat tied near grain learns temptation (Luganda seed expression 12)
A goat tied near grain learns temptation
People placed near temptation need discipline.
Open idiomWolof - Senegal
The market hears what the house whispers (Wolof seed expression 18)
The market hears what the house whispers
Private actions can become public knowledge.
Open idiomEnglish - United Kingdom
The visitor who greets the gate enters with peace
Respectful beginnings create good relationships.
Open idiomUkrainian - Ukraine
A stone in the shoe teaches every step (Ukrainian seed expression 30)
A stone in the shoe teaches every step
Small problems can disturb big journeys.
Open idiomLuganda - Uganda
The cooking pot knows the fire better than the spoon (Luganda seed expression 13)
The cooking pot knows the fire better than the spoon
Those closest to a problem understand it best.
Open idiomWolof - Senegal
The hill teaches the knee humility (Wolof seed expression 19)
The hill teaches the knee humility
Difficult journeys teach patience and respect.
Open idiomEnglish - United Kingdom
Smoke tells where the fire is hiding
Signs reveal hidden problems.
Open idiomUkrainian - Ukraine
The elder tree bends before it breaks (Ukrainian seed expression 31)
The elder tree bends before it breaks
Flexibility prevents destruction.
Open idiomLuganda - Uganda
A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush (Luganda seed expression 14)
A child who asks the road does not sleep in the bush
Seeking guidance prevents avoidable trouble.
Open idiomWolof - Senegal
A seed does not argue with the season (Wolof seed expression 20)
A seed does not argue with the season
Growth requires timing and patience.
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